Warehouse Technician - R19703

Sarasota County Government; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sarasota County Government is seeking a Public Health Social Worker to provide care coordination and connect families with necessary public health services. This 30-hour per week position requires a Bachelor's degree in Social Work and at least one year of experience in public health. Essential duties include assessment, consultation with teams, and home visits to ensure families receive proper health care support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related Human Behavioral Services.
• Minimum of one year experience in public health desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and provide referrals to community health programs.
• Liaison between families and medical communities.
• Conduct home visits as needed.

Skills

Assessment

Consultation

Cultural Awareness

Family Assessment

Knowledge of Mental Health

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

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Weld County Government

$3,548.13 Monthly

Location

Greeley, CO

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Job Number

06412-01

Health Department

Opening Date

08/13/2008

Closing Date

8/27/2008 at 5:00 PM Mountain Time (US & Canada)

Performs general public health social work in accordance with public health standards and agency practices. The social worker's focus will be care coordination and the provision of referral consultation to the MYAT team at Weld County Department of Social Services. Initial contact through appropriate assessment, culminating in referral to community based agencies and public health programs. Bi-lingual in Spanish preferred. This is a 30 hour per week benefited position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned. (any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this class.)

•Provides appropriate assessment, culminating in referral to community based agencies and public health programs.

•Consultation to MYAT for the purpose of connecting public health services to families.

•Attend MYAT case conferences and team meetings to provide input and advice on programs.

•Function as a liaison between families and the medical community.

•Will have knowledge of appropriate resource agencies and programs within the community.

•Assist families with meeting Social Services time mandates to receive required assessments.

•Awareness of cultural issues which may impact family decision making and desire to access and obtain health/mental health related services.

•Understanding of basic child welfare.

•Ability to do family assessment, identifying needs and prioritizing interventions.

•Awareness of the emotional and psychological issues impacting children.

•Knowledge of basic mental health diagnoses and ability to facilitate appropriate mental health referrals.

•Competency in recognizing the signs of child maltreatment, and appropriate skills in addressing those concerns with caregivers.

•Ability to educate families regarding their rights and responsibilities as consumers of health care.

•Provide home visits as needed/requested by the clients and the team.

Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor's degree in Social Work or other Human Behavioral Services Field.

Experience: A minimum of one year working in public health desired.

Other Necessary Requirements

A valid State of Colorado driver's license and use of personal insured vehicle is required to perform job duties. Auto insurance as required by state law.